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THE MOST po ANT COLLECTION 
Miniatures and Small Oil Portraits 


Ever offered for saie in this Country 
BELONGING TO 


ALBERT ROSENTHAL 


The well-known Philadelphia Artist 


_ The Estate of JAMES P. SMITH 


Miniaturist of Philadelphia 


Estate of Late Judge CRAIG BIDDLE 
Estate of Dr. DAVID STUART, of Va. 
Relics of General Washington 


From the Estate of Dr. David Stuart, of Virginia 
Including C. W. Peale’sIvory Miniature of Washington, painted 
under order of Mrs. Washington. His Field Glass used in 
Surveying. His Pocket Shaving Set, and Two Chippendale 
Chairs from Mount Vernon 


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Elegant Turkish Carpets and Rugs 
From the Estate of the Late Dr. William F. Norris, of Phila. 
TO BE SOLD 


TUESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 14th, 1920 
AT 2.30 O'CLOCK, P. M. 


STAN. V. HENKELS 
(STAN. V. HENKELS, Jr., Assistant) 
AUCTION COMMISSION MERCHANT 
For the Sale of Books, Autographs, Paintings and Engravings 
1804 Walnut St., Phila., Pa. 


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The continuing interest in Early American Art has been justified 
in the splendid examples in all lines of artistic endeavour which have 
come to light in the past twenty years. 

A revelation to the present generation, is the superb portraits in 
oil, which have come down to us as a heritage, from a group of talented 
and sincere painters of Colonial, Revolutionary, and the earlier period 
of our undeveloped country. 

The miniature painter, likewise, has left worthy and brilliant 
examples of his art, which was, also, practiced by many of the 
painters in oil. To Anne Hollingsworth Wharton is largely due the 
credit for the present attention given to American miniatures. Her 
‘*Heirlooms in Miniatures,” is a guide, a handbook, and a friend to 
all having this fascinating phase of American Art in mind. : 

The small portrait in oil, however has, as yet, no sponsor. Prac- 
tically, all our early painters made these small portraits from time to 
time, and some excelled in work of this size. A collection of these 
could be made to include examples of all the painters of note of the 
early period. 

After the Revolutionary war, artists from France, Italy, Sweden 
and England, came to America to ply their vocation, and many excellent 
miniatures came down to us from these sources. Guided and influenced 
mainly by their English colleagues here, the American painters of 
miniatures have left to posterity a series of portraits unsurpassed by the 
best, of the period of any of the nationalities mentioned. It is true of 
the American miniatures, as it is of the oil portraits, that, not with- 
standing the influence, association, and training, the work is unmis- 
takeably American in type and technique, and cannot be mistaken for 
English or French of the same period. 

This disposition of these portraits through Mr. Henkels cata- 
logue, and with its accompanying list of names of miniature painters 
identified with America, which will be included in the Special Edition 
may make a real addition to the history of the subject. 


ALBERT ROSENTHAL. 


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MINIATURES 


WILLIAM G. ARMSTRONG 


Born in Montgomery County, Pa., in 1823; was living in Philadel- 
phia 1880. Pupil of J. B. Longacre and became a meritorious line- 
engraver of portraits. He also painted a number of miniatures and 
water-color sketches of the portraits he engraved. 


Portrait of a Gentleman, from life. Signed. 
Sizé 4x 2%. 


Portrait of a Gentleman, from life. Signed. 
Size 44% x4. 


Rev. John Summerfield, from life. Signed. 
wise 55% 4. 
He was born in Presten, England, Jan. 31, 1798; died in New York June 


13, 1825. An eminent disciple of Wesley. Noted as a pulpit orator, and 
founder of the American Tract Society. This portrait has been engraved- 


Thomas Mifflin. Signed. 
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After the celebrated painting by Gilbert Stuart. Thos. Mifflin was borr 
in Philadelphia 1744; died Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 21, 1800. Was delegate to 
the Congress of 1774. Aide to Washington at Cambridge. Made Major 
General, Feb. 19,1777. Brought aidto Washington at Trenton and Prince- 
ton. Member of the Continental Congress and Governor of Pennsylvania. 


Francis Hopkinson. Signed. 
Size 44x 4%. 

After the noted painting by Gilbert Stuart. Francis Hopkinson was born 
at Philadelphia 1738; died there May 9, 1791. Eminent Jurist. Signer of 
the Declaration of Independence and author of many popular songs and 
their airs. 


Portrait of a Gentleman. 
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Portrait of a Gentleman. 
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Portrait of a Gentleman. 
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Portrait of a Gentleman. 
Size 2% x 2. 


Portrait of a Gentleman. 
WISE A271. 


William Whipple. 
Size zy x 2k. 
He was born at Kittery, Maine, January 14, 1730; died November 28, 
1785. Member of the Provincial Congress of 1775. Commanded the New 


Hampshire troops at the battle of Saratoga. Signer of the Declaration of 
Independence. 


Robert Fulton. 
Size 24 x 2%. 


He was born at Little Britain, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, 1765; died 
at New York February 21, 1815. Miniature Painter and Inventor and suc- 
cessful introducer of Steam Navigation. 

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GEORGE A. BAKER 


Born in New York City 1821; died there April 2, 1880. A noted 
Painter. His first professional years were devoted to the then popu- 
lar miniature painting on ivory, but soon became a portrait painter 
of rare excellence. A member of the National Academy of Design. 
His miniatures are very rare. 


General Andrew Jackson. 
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He was born at Waxsaw, S. C., March 15, 1767; died at the Hermitage, 
Tennessee, June 8, 1845. Seventh President of the United States. At the 
age of 14 he was a soldier in the Continental army. U.S. Senator in 1797. 
Judge of the Supreine Court of Tennessee 1798 Major General in the war 
of 1812 when gained a signal victory over the British at New Orleans. His 
sterling integrity and honesty has left an indelible mark on the tablet of 
history and an example for his fellow men. 


The original memorandum by the artist attached to this portrait reads: 
“This miniature portrait of General Andrew Jackson, Commander in Chief 
of the U. S. Forces on the glorious battle field of New Orleans, fought on 
the eighth of January 1815, when he overcame Britain’s finest troops ‘the 
conquerors in the Peninsular war’ is respectfully presented as a token of 
esteem and friendship to Edward Fitzgerald, ‘by my dear child’ Your 
faithful Lieut, Geo. A. Baker.’? Christmas Day 25 Dec. 1844. 


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WILLIAM BIRCH 


He was born in Warwickshire, England, April 9, 1755; died in 
Philadelphia August 7, 1834. A celebrated enamel painter and 
engraver, He was the first to introduce the art of enamel painting 
in America. His most noted miniatures are those executed in enamel 
on copper of General Warhington, after the Stuart type. 


Miniature Landscape. 
Size 4 x 2%. 
This is one of the beautiful little landscapes which added not a little in 
making the artist famous. 


George Washington. Enameled on copper. 

ize. 7 2 2%. 

Born at Bridge’s Creek, Westmoreland Co, Virginia, February 22, 1732; 
died at Mount Vernon December 14, 1799. Commander-in-Chief of the 
Continental Army. First President of the United States. The greatest 
man in history. 


This is one of three known miniatures enameled in colors by Birch, and 
one of the first examples of the art of enamel painting executed in this 
country. 


Mrs. Whitaker, of Baltimore. Enameled on copper. 
Wize 3 2 254. 


The only known exaniple of a fancy portrait. His enamels were mostly 
of public men. Mounted in gold as a breastpin. 


HENRY BONE 


An English miniaturist of note. Likely to have painted in America, as por- 
traits of prominent Americans by him are known. 


Portrait of a Gentleman, Signed “H. B.” 
Stzé P44 TY. 


In Colonial dress, mounted in antique gold frame. 


HENRY BRINTNELL BOUNETHEAU 


Noted South Cerolina Miniaturist. 


Henry Heyward Manigault. 
Size gyi x 7%. 
A descendant of the patriotic family of Manigault of South Carolina. It 
is signed on the back ‘‘ Nephew of William Henry Heyward,”’ from a col- 
lection of a direct descendant. 


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HUGH BRIDPORT 


Was born in London in 1794, and came to Philadelphia in 1826, 
where he died in © . He was contemporary with Thomas Sully, 
and became very proficient in the art of miniature painting, having 
executed many excellent portraits of noted personages. He taught 
the deaf mute lithographer, Alfred Newsam. 


oo 19 Portrait of a Gentleman. 
Size 3 # 2h. 
Much resemb!ing Jared Sparks, the biographer of General Washington. 


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Size 258 x 2. 


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ae | «Size 236 x 2M. 
In antique gold frame. 


ALVAN CLARK 


He was born in Ashfield, Mass., March 8, 1804; died in Cambridge, 
Mass., August 19, 1887. He settled in Boston and became a suc- 
cessful portrait painter, and also painted a few miniatures. A man- 
facturer of telescopes, and the first to make achromatic lenses. 


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Size 7 © 2% 
Wife of the miniaturist, from the collection of her grand-daughter. 


< E. F. DODGE 
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Sizé 2358 x I%. 


A descendant of the founder of the town of Winston-Salem, N. C. 


WILLIAM DUNLAP 


Born in Perth Amboy, N. J., in 1766; died in New York City September 
28, 1839. Began to paint portraits in 1777 and in 1783 finished a portrait of 
Washington, and also was noted for his miniature portraits on ivory. Was 
the founder of the National Academy of Design. Studied under Benjamin 
West. 


S efes 24 John Tyler. 
Size 254 x 2. 
Was born in Charles-City Co., Virginia, March 29, 1790; died in Rich- 


niond, Virginia, January 17, 1862. Tenth President of the United States 
and Governor of Virginia. 


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Portrait of a Gentleman. 
Size 24% x 2Y. 


John Marshall, after Inman. 
Size hx %. 

Was born in Germantown, Fauquier Co., Virginia, September 24, 1755; 
died in Philadelphia July 6, 1835. Officer in the Revolution. Secretary of 
War and of State. Chief Justice of the United States. Mounted in gold 
as a breastpin. . 


William Charles Cole Claiborne. Signed “A. Duval.” 
; IZE FX 3. 

Was born in Virginia 1773: died in New Orleans November 23, 1817, 
Governor of Mississippi Territory and Governor of Louisiana. This por- 
trait has been engraved by J. B. Longacre and published in his National 
Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans, 


CHARLES LORING ELLIOTT 


Born in Scipio, N. Y., December, 1812; died in Albany, N. Y., Sep- 
tember 25, 1868. A pupil of Col. John Trumbull. Painted the por- 
traits of many eminent men and some few niiniatures on ivory. 
Louis Gaylord Clark. | 
Sizé 17h x 1%. 

Was born in Otisco, N. Y. 7 1810; died in Piermont, N. Y., November 3, 
1873. He was the celebrated editor of the ‘* Knickerbocker Magazine.’’ 
A friend of Washington Irving and J. Fenimore Cooper. 


ROBERT FIELD 


Said to have been born in Gloucester, England, and it is said he died 
at Jamaica August 9, 1819. _He came to New York in 1793, where 
he painted several miniatures of prominent people, including Wash- 
ington and Jefferson. He also engraved several fine portraits, 


George Washington. 
Size 7 x 2%. 

First President of the United States. This portrait was painted for Mrs. 
Lawrence Lewis (Nellie Custis, Washington’s adopted daughter) on order 
from Thos. H. Perkins (1764-1854). On the back is written ‘‘ Presented to 
Mrs. Lewis by her respectful servant T. H. Perkins’? (See sketch of Mr. 
Perkins in National Cyclopaedia, Vol. 5, page 245.) Purchased from David 
Bendan, of Baltimore, Md., agent for its owner, Mr. E. G. Butler. The 
following is from a copy of a letter from Emily K. Butler: ‘‘ Mr. Butler 
inherited it from his father’s mother, from her mother (Mrs. Butler’s great 
grandmother), Mrs. Lewis (Nellie Custis), whose name is inscribed on the 
back. In other words to state it more plainly, the miniature was painted 
for Mrs. Lawrence Lewis (Nellie Custis) as stated on the back. She left it 
to her daughter, Frances Parke Lewis, who married E. G. A. Butler, their 
son Lawrence Lewis Butler, inherited it and it was left by him to his son, 
the present owner EH. G. Butler.” 


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CHAS. FRASER 


Born in Charleston, S. C., August 20, 1782; died there October 5, 
1860. First studied law and then devoted his attention to painting 
miniatures, at which art he became noted. He painted General 
Lafayette and a great number of leading citizens of South Carolina. 


Mr. Strong of New York. 
SIZE FE 2M. 
Purchased from the Havemeyer collection, in original gold frame. 


Captain Charles Bertody. 
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From the collection of Mrs. Howard Bertody. Captain Bertody’s father 
was thé son of a Persian princess, and married an Italian, afterwards living 
in France. She came to Wrentham, Mass., where Captain Bertody was 
born, not later than 1789. After Captain Bertody’s marriage he lived in 
Canton, Mass., but sailed to Calcutta for a man named Nevins, of Boston. 
He disappeared about 1817. 


James Knox Polk. 
S1zé@ 2% x 2%. 

Was born in Mechlenberg Co., N. C., November 2, 1795; died in Nash- 
ville, Tenn., June 15, 1849. Eleventh President of the United States, 
Governor of Tennessee. His administration was one of the most important 
in our history, as it covered the settlement of the Oregon boundary ques- 
tion, the annexation of Texas, the admission of Wisconsin, the war with 
Mexico, the acquisition of New Mexico and California, &c. In original 
gold frame. | 


THOMAS GIMBREDE 


Was born in France in 1781; died at West Point, N. Y., October 25, 
1832. Came to the United States in 1802, where he soon rose to first 
rank as a miniature painter and engraver of portraits. He was 
Drawing Master of the West Point Military Academy. 


Mr. Schley. 
Sizé 24 £ 2Y. 
Probably father of the Admiral. Signed ‘‘ Gimbrede.”’ 


SARAH GOODRIDGE 


Pupil of Gilbert Stuart, and painted his portrait. She was one of 
the first American women to take up the art of miniature painting. 


Portrait of a Revolutionary Officer. 
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A noted English miniaturist who visited the United States about 
1792, and returned to England about 1796. 


George Washington. Signed. 
S726 3 * 2%. 

A beautiful and artistically painted miniature, portraying Washington in 
military uniform somewhat similar to the Trumbull type, it is in the 
original antique square black enameled frame, and it has been in the posses- 
sion of the late Judge Craig Biddle for the last forty years, being much 
songht after by connoisseurs. It was during Grimaldi’s visit to the 
United States, 1792-96, that he painted this portrait, and it is quite probable 
that Washington gave him a sitting for that purpose. 


GEORGE HARVEY 
Daniel Webster. 
mize Su Xx 4. 

Was born in Salisbury, N. H., January 18, 1782; died at Marshfield, 
Mass., October 24, 1852. Eminent statesman, lawyer and orator. Secre- 
tary of State, negotiated the Northeastern Boundary Treaty with Great 
Britain. On the back is written by the artist, ‘‘ Painted from life, Daniel 
Webster, Senate Chamber, Washington, 1836. Geo. Harvey.’’ 


HENRY INMAN 


Born in Utica, N. Y., October 20, 1801; died in New York City, 
January 17, 1846. Pupil of John W. Jarvis, devoted himself at 
first to miniature painting, in which he became very proficient. He 
afterwards devoted his talents to portrait painting in oil, and estab- 
lished his fanie by a portrait of John Marshall. 


Portrait of a Child. 
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Portrait of a Young Lady. 
Sizé@22 2%. 
This may be classed as one of the finest of American miniatures. 


A. LE CASTRO 


Portrait of a Gentleman. Signed “A. Le Castro.” 
Size 258 x 2%. 


EDWARD GREEN MALBONE 


Born at Newport, R.I., August, 1777; diedin Savannah, Ga., May 7, 
1807; at the age of 17 established himself in Providence as a por- 
trait painter. He attained the highest rank as a miniature painter. 
Many of his portraits were of citizens of Charleston, S. C. 


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Mrs. Mary D. Harris. 
Size pu x 2h. 
Wife of Jonathan Harris. This miniature comes directly from the 
family. Mrs. Harris’ two sons, Charles and Richard, were painted by 


Malbone, and those two portraits are in the private collection of H. L. 
Pratt. 


Mrs. Grimke. 
Size 2% x 2. 
Was the daughter of James Ladson, of Charleston, S. C., and sister of 
Mrs. Sarah Ladson Gilmor. She was the wife of Gen. Grimke. From the 
collection of Mrs. Monroe, of Charleston, S. C. 


BASS OTIS 


Born in New England in 1784; died in Philadelphia, November 3, 
1861. Acquired great reputation as a portrait painter, one of which 
was of Thomas Jefferson, which was engraved for Delaplane’s Por- 
trait Gallery. He also painted several miniatures on ivory. 


Miss Eliza Pierie. 
Size 24 + 1H. 


The only known example of miniature painting by this artist. 


ANNA CLAYPOOLE PEALE 


Daughter of James Peale. Acquired a high reputation as a minia- 
turist. Painted James Monroe, Gen. Andrew Jackson, and Com-. 
modore Bainbridge. 


Sophinisba Peale. 
S726 3 42%. 


Grand-daughter of Charles Willson Peale, and wife of James 
Peale, Jr., the painter. Purchased from the family. 


CHARLES WILLSON PEALE 


Born in Chestertown, Md., April 16, 1741; died in Philadelphia, 
February 22, 1827. He enjoys the distinction of painting the first 
portrait of Washington (as Colonel in the Virginia Regiment). He 
studied under Jno. S. Copley and was a pupil of Benj. West, and rose 
to the height of his profession in portrait and miniature painting. 
He was also an excellent engraver in mezzotinto. 


Mrs. Knapp. 
Size 24% x Ty, 


In gold frame as a breastpin. Has engraved on the back ‘‘Sacred to 
Friendship EH. K.’’ It is one of the finest examples of miniature painting 
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JAMES PEALE 


Born in Annapolis, 1749; died in Philadelphia, May 24, 1831. He 
turned his attention mostly to portrait painting, executing many in 
oil and miniatures on ivory. One of his most noted oils is the full- 
length portrait of Washington, which has been engraved. He also 
painted a few landscapes. 


Mollie Callahan. 


t26 234 2% 2. 


Has inscribed on the back ‘‘ Mollie Callahan, Annopolis Maryland, 


painted by Jas. Peale.’’ 


Anna Claypoole Peale. 
Size 3 « 2%. 


45B Johnathan L. Worth. Signed “J. P. 1807.” 


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In the original gold frame, with a lock of his hair in the back and with 
the initials “J. L. W.’’ in open gold work, It is exquisitely peinted, and a 


magnificent specimen of James Peale’s best work. 


REMBRANT PEALE 


Born in Bucks County, Pa., Feb, 22, 1778; died in Philadelphia, 
Oct. 3, 1860. His talent for art was such that at the age of 17 he 
painted a portrait of Washington, from whom he was fortunate 
enough to obtain three sittings, and he afterwards painted the por- 
traits of many of our leading statesmen and most noted soldiers, as 
well as civilians. He is probably more generally known than any 
other American artist. 


Portrait of a Gentleman. 
? Size 2% x 2. 


Miss Catherine Melish. 


Daughter of John Melish, a celebrated Scotch traveler, writer and map 
maker, who settled in the United States in 1800. From the collection of 


the great grand-daughter of Catherine Melish. 


SARAH M. PEALE 


Born in Philadelphia, May 19, 1800; died there Feb. 4, 1885. Exe- 
cuted many portraits of noted men, including Com. Bainbridge, 
Gen. Lafayette, and Henry A. Wise. She also was noted for her 
miniatures on ivory. 


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Size 234 x 1K. 


JOHN RAMAGE 


Born in Ireland and emigrated to Boston after the Revolution ; died 
at Montreal, Canada, October 24, 1802. He was an accomplished 
miniature painter and executed portraits of Washington and other 
celebrities. Worked in New York principally. 


4 49 Portrait of a Gentleman. 
iS ipo Oe Size 14% x Ik, 
In antique gold frame. 


NATHANIEL ROGERS 


Born in Bridgehampton, L. I., 1788; died December 6, 1844. He 
went to New York in 1811 and ee a pupil of Joseph Wood. He 
= soon took high rank as a painter of miniatures, among which were 
those of Fitz-Greene Halleck and Joseph Rodman Drake. Was one 
of the founders of the National Academy. 
B On 50. Portrait of a Gentleman. Signed ‘ Rogers.” 


In antique frame. 


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52 Mrs. A. L. Taylor. 
haat ‘es Size 27h x 2%. 

In antique gold frame. Has engraved on the back ‘‘ A. L. Taylor, Chis- 
holm, 1842.”’ 

Ke of 53 Portrait of a Child. 

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In antique gold frame. 


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Size 1x rh, 
In original gold frame. 


LAURENCE SULLY 


Born in 1769; died in 1803. Was the elder brother of Thomas Sully 
and painted principally in Richmond, Va., where he became very 
popular as a miniaturist. 


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Size 2% a 2X, 
The noted actor. 


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Born in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England, June 8, 1783; died in 
Philadelphia, Pa., November 5, 1872. He studied miniature paint- 
ing with his brother Laurence, after which he began to try his hand 
at oil portraits, ih which he was instructed by Gilbert Stuart and soon 
rose to eminence in his profession. He paiuted many portraits of 
the most prominent men and women of the country. 


Edward Drake Jackson. 
Size 23% x 1h. 


Of Clarksburg, West Virginia. In original gold frame. 


Blanche Sully. 
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Daughter of the artist. 


BENJAMIN TROTT 


Born 1720; died ——. Was considered the greatest miniaturist of 


- his day, and with Malborre and the Peale’s divided the honor of his 


profession. Many of the most noted personages sat for him. He was 
born in America and never studied abroad. 


Mrs. Walter Livingston. 
eceuret. 254. 


Of New York. Daughter of Chief Justice Allen, of Pennsylvania, 


original gold frame. 


William Aitken. 
i267 2 2h. 


Governor of South Carolina, In original gold frame. 


HENRY WILLIAMS 


Student of John S. Copley, and acquired a considerable reputation 
as a miniaturist. 


Stonewall (General Thomas J.) Jackson. 
Size 14% x IR. 

Was born in Clarksburg, Va., January 21, 1824; died at Guinea’s 
Station, Va., May Io, 1863. One of the most noted characters in 
the Civil War. Lieut.-General in the Confederate States Army. 
Mounted in original gold frame as breastpin or locket. 


William Lovering. Signed ‘‘H. Williams.” 


Site 234 2 2: 
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Portrait of a Lady, . \ 
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Attributed to John Singleton Copley. 


Portrait of Revolutionary Officer. 


Size 24% x 1%. 
Attributed to Gilbert Stuart. In gold frame. 


Peter D. Owings. 
Size 23, x 234. 
Of Owing’s Corner, Maryland. Painted by Henry Elouise, in 
gold frame, with initials on back, ‘‘P. D. O.”’ 


General Winfield Scott. 
S$izé 37% x 2%. 
Was born in Petersburg, Va., June 13, 1786; died in West Point, 
N. Y., May 29, 1866. Lieutenant-General of the United States Army. 


Mr. James Dangerfield. Probably painted by Chas. Fraser. 


Sizé 24% x 2Y. % 
Artist unknown, period of 1820, beautifully executed, in gold 
frame, with initials on back, ‘‘T. D.’’ 


Portrait of a Gentleman. 
Size 2x 1%. 
In original gold frame. Artist unknown. 


Portrait of a Lady, with Hat. 
Size 2x 1K. 
Artist unknown. 


Charles Gordon Patterson, M. D. 
Size 36 x 2h. 

In original solid gold frame made by Tiffany. Has engraved on 
the back ‘‘ Charles Gordon Patterson, M. D., son of Jehu and Han- 
nah Patterson, born September 4, 1796. Died February 18, 1835. 
Practiced his profession at Plattsburg, Burlington Co., New Jersey, 
died there. From life at the age of 30.’’ 3 


Catherine B. Wainwright. 
Sizé37%yx \. 
Widow of Charles Gordon Patterson, M. D. In solid gold frame 
made by Tiffany. Has engraved on the back, ‘‘ Catherine B. Wain- 
wright, widow of Charles Gordon Patterson. Born November 26, 


1799; died June 28, 1882. She was the mother of 10 children. From 
life at the age of 80.’’ 


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George and Martha Washington. 2 oval miniatures. 
Size 24 x 2Y, 
In the style of Trumbull. 


Caleb Strong. 
Size2x ry. 


Governor of Massachusetts. Artist unknown. Painted in oil, 
mounted, 


Thomas McKean. 
Sizé 24 x 2. 


Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Governor of Penn- 
sylvania, Artist unknown. Painted in oil. 


General Gilbert Motier, Marquis De Lafayette. 
S1izé 2% x 1%. 


Major-General in the American Revolution. Artist unknown. 
Painted in oil. 


Samuel Huntington. 
mize 7x 2%. 
Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Artist unknown. 
Painted in oil. 


Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. 


Two stipple portraits in a group, in antique metal circular frame,. 
mirror back, for the pocket. 


Mr. Campbell. 
Engraved by St. Memin. Notin the St. Memin list. 


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George Washington. 


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Estate of JAMES. P. SMITH 
JAMES P. SMITH 


A noted miniature painter who resided in Philadelphia. Was born 
about 1803; died in Philadelphia in 1888. Contemporary with Gil- 
bert Stuart and Thomas Sully. He attained great proficiency in the 
art. The uncle of President Woodrow Wilson. Sully invariably 
sought his approval of portraits he painted before he let them leave 
his studio. 


Charles Smith. 
Size 24 4 21%. 
The father of the artist. In morocco case. 


Portrait of the Artist, by himself. 
Size 13% x 1K. 


S262 4 42. 


After the portrait by Gilbert Stuart. A superb miniature, ex- 
hibiting the technique and composition of an experienced artist. In 
it he has carried Stuart's coloring and all lus artistic effect. T 
doubt whether a more beautiful portrait of Washington could be 
had. Tt was painted in the early part of the last century and has 
been cherished by the family of the artist as one of his most effec- 
tive masterpieces. It has a slight crack on the lett margin, but it 
does not harin the portrait and can be easily repaired. 


Charles Smith. 
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Son of the artist aud first cousin of President Woodrow Wilson. 


Ada E. Hayden. 
Size 23, x 2%. 


Daughter of the artist and first cousin of President Woodrow Wilson. 
The artist has written on the mount “‘ From Memory. Unfinished.’’ Never- 
theless it is a beautiful example. 


Mary A. Smith. 


Size 2% x 2, 


This is the portrait of the daughter of the artist when she was a little girl. 
It is exquisitely painted and portrays a beautiful little child with low-neck 
dress. She was the first cousin of President Woodrow Wilson. In morocco 
case. 


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The daughter of the artist and first cousin of President Woodrow Wilson. 

It portrays a beautiful little girl with auburn curls and low-neck dress., ex- 

quisitely painted. In morocco case. 


_Mary A. Smith, née Adams. 


Size 1% x TK. 


The wife of the artist. Has written on the back “ By Jas. P. 
Smith. Mary A. Sinith,ne Adams.” She was the aunt of Presi- 
dent Woodrow Wilson. 


‘James P. Smith, by himself. 


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3: This is evidently a portrait of a beautiful Spanish lady with curls and 
_ low-neck dress. It is considered by the family to be one of the artist’s 


Size 24 24 2X. 


This is a very clever portrait of himself and he has written on the back 


ap One of my first attempts on ivory. Back ground very bad. J. P.S.” 
_ The portrait, however, is excellently painted, but the back ground is very 


dark, too much so to please the critical eye of the painter. 
Size 24% x 2%. 


masterpieces. 


88 Portrait of a Lady, seated, Nursing a Child. 


Size 24% x 2. 


This beautifully little painting will appeal to anybody who has 
a feeling for domesticity, In morocco case. 


Napoleon Bonaparte. 
Size 24% x 2¥. 

This is a copy from the celebrated portrait by Horace Vernet. 
It depicts the great emperor of the French in military uniform, 
full face. Mr. Smith painted it obout 1835. The tamily have 
had many offers for it, but always refused to part with it. 

From lot 78 to 89 are all on tvory. 


Napoleon Bonaparte. 
Sizé 3 X 2%. 

An exquisite litile pen and ink drawing, signed by the artist, 
and from which he painted the miniature (Lot 89). [tts done in 
imitation of stipple engraving, and so beautifully executed that wu 
takes a strong magnifying glass to convince one that it 1s not an 
engraving. 


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JACOB EICHOLZ 


Was born shortly after the Declaration of Independence, 1776. He 
was brought up to the trade of a coppersmith, but always had a 
tendency toward painting, in which he was encouraged by his 
friends, and soon became popular as a portrait painter of great merit 
in Lancaster and Philadelphia, where he painted the portraits of 
many of the leading citizens. 


James P. Smith. 
Size 304 x 25. 
Life-size bust portrait tn owl on canvas, signed on the back by 
the artist. “Painted by Jacob Encholz 1835.” 
It is the portrait of Jas. P. Smith, the miniauturist, in the prime 
of has life, and one of the very best examples of Facholz. 


Original Pencil Drawing by James P. Smith, entitled “Bo- 
num vinum laetificat cor hominus.” Signed. 


Original Pencil Drawing of a Dog’s Head, by Jas. P. Smith. 


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CHAS. LORING ELLIOTT 


Was born in Scipio, N. Y., in Dec., 1812; died in Albany, N. Y., 
Sept., 25, 1868. Pupil of Jno. Trumbull. It is said he painted over 
seven hundred portraits of eminent personages, 


Portrait of Himself. 
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JOHN M. FALCONER 


Portrait of Himself. 
; SizeSx5y. 
Original sketch in oil. 


GEORGE HEISTER 


Portrait of James H. Hackett, the Actor. 
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Father of Jas. K. Hackett, the celebrated actor, in oil, 


HENRY INMAN 


Was born in Utica, N. Y., Oct. 20, 1801 ; died in New York City, Jan. 


17, 1846. Pupil of Jno. W. Jarvis. At the age of 21 he opened his 
own studio in New York and soon acquired fame as a portrait painter. 


William Inman. 
Size 8 x 9%. 
Father of the artist, and of Admiral Inman, tn oil. Painted on 
panel with the inscription in the artist’s handwriting, “Wm. In- 
man Senr by Henry Inman.” 


Caroline Inman. 
Stee Seas 7. 
Daughter of the artist, in oil, with inscription on the back in the 
hand of the artist, ‘Caroline Inman by Henry Inman.” 


Portrait of a Gentleman. 
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In oil. This is one of the finest examples of this celebrated 
artist’s work. 


JOHN BEAUFAIN IRVING 


Was born in Charleston, S. C., November 26, 1825; died in New 
York City, April 20, 1877. Pupil of Leutz. His portraits and paint- 
ings of historical subjects are noted for their spirited composition 
and richness of color. 


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Edgar Allan Poe. In oil. 


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The celebrated author of “ The Raven.” 


J. B. LONGACRE 


Was born in Delaware County, Pa., August 11, 1794; died in Philadel- 
phia January 1, 1869. He was a noted engraver of portraits in line and 
stipple. Many of his portraits were in colors and drawn from life, and 
from these he made the engravings. 


John Fanning Watson. 
Size 5% x 4%. 
The annalist of Philadelphia and New York. Signed “J. B: 
Longacre, Del ad vivum 1836.”...Original pencil drawing from 
life. | : 


EDWARD GREENE MALBONE 


Was born in Newport, R.I., in August, 1777; died in Savannah, Ga., 
May 7, 1807. He became one of the niost famous miniaturists of his 
time, and in his art Malbone is admitted to be without a peer. His 
miniatures stand alone. Not only is this so of his native land, but 
equally true in comparison with the best foreign work. 

Portrait of Himself. 


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A beautifully painted portrait ot this well known artist, by him- 


self. It formerly belonged to Col. Frank M. Etting, who exhibited 
tt at the Pennsylvania Academy vf Fine Arts,in 1877. It was 


purchased from his estate. 


BENJAMIN A. MEREDITH 


Born 1790. Son of Benjamin Meredith. 
Water Color Portrait of a Gentleman. 
Size 3% x 4. 
SAMUEL FINLEY BREESE MORSE 
Was born in Charlestown, Mass., April 27, 1791; died in New 
York City April 2, 1872. Studied under Washington Allston and 
Benjamin West. He settled in Boston, where he soon gained a rep- 


utation for portrait painting, although he is better known as the 
inventor of the telegraph. 


Portrait of Himself. 
Size 94% x 11%. 
Professor Morse painted this portrait in 1814, when he was 
twenty-three years old. The portrait has been in the possession of 


the family of the former owners 106 years. Used as a frontis- 
piece of Vol. I of the Life of Morse. 


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ja JOHN NAEGLE 


Was Gira in Boston, Mass., November 4, 1796: died in Philadelphia 
September 17, 1865. Studied under Bass Otis, married the step- 
daughter of Thos, Sully. He painted the portrait of Gilbert Stuart, 

and as a portrait painter he ranks second to Stuart. 


105 George Catlin. 
Size 5 x 6. 


Original sketch in oil, from life, of the celebrated artist and 
_ ——s twriter on North American Indians. Presented to James P. Smith, 
the mintaturist, by John Naegle. 


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106 General ae V. Hagner. 


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Water color. Signed “ Ord pinxit,” about 1845. Peter V. 


_ Hagner was a distinguished officer tn the ay with Mexico, and 
was a Brig.-General in the Civil War. 


| ANNA C. PEALE 


7)? Porta of Rev. W. M. Stoughton, D. D. 
S126 9 * 11%, 


ie Stoughton was the first President of Columbia College, 
Washington, D. C. He was the first husband of Anna ST aes 
Peale, and she was his second wife. 


CHARLES WILLSON PEALE 


Was born in Chestertown, Md., April 13, 1841; died in Philadel- 
phia February 22, 1827. Studied under John S. Copley and Benjamin 
West. He became one of the most popular of portrait painters, and 
enjoyed the reputation of painting the first portrait of Washington. 


108 John Bartram. 
Size 137-% 10: 

The inscription on the back reads: ‘‘ Portrait of John Bartram 
of Darby, died 1777. C.W. Peale, Artist. Property of Isaac 
Bartram, 1795.’ An exceedingly rare and splendid eaample of 
this artist’s work, and the first that has come under my notice of . 
this size. 

John Bartram was one of our first and most noted botanists. 
He was born near Darby, Pa., March 23, 1699; died in King- 
sessing, Pa., September 22,1777. In applying his vocation he 
made various trips through unexplored America, and contribuled 
much valuable information on the natural history as well as the 
botany of his native country. 


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N. PIEHLE 
George Washington. 


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In otl. Inscription on the base, “ Le Général Washington, 
Peint d'aprés nature & Philadelphie, par N. Piehle, en 1783.” 

This portrait was specially painted for the engraving m Lava- 
ter’s Phystognomy. This ts doubtless a copy from one of the 
Charles Willson Peale portraits of Washington in France at that 
period, and the name“ Piehle’’ is a French spelling of “ Peale.” 


PETER F. ROTHERMEL 


Was born in Nescopack, Luzerne Co., Pa., July 18, 1817; died in 
—. A pupil of Bass Otis. Resided in 
Philadelphia, where he attained a high reputation for his coloring 
and composition. He painted many historical subjects. 


Rose Bradmardine. 
mize 8% 70: 

Original sketch tm ou. Inscribed on the back, “ Rose Brad- 
mardine, Waverly, Walter Scott, by P. F. Rothermel, 1877.” 


ST. MEMIN 


Portraits—Mr. and Mrs. Macdonald, of Maryland. 
Size 9% x 11y. 
A pair of superb pastels. They are so beautifully executed and 
so definitely like the works of St. Memin, that I have attributed 
them to his hand. 


JAMES SHARPLESS 


Was born in KEugland about 1751; died in New York February 26, 
1811. He was noted for his excellent series of small portraits in 
pastel of noted Americans, including Washington, Jefferson, Adams, 
Monroe and others. He excelled in the art. 


Portrait of General Lafayette. 
See 8 ero; 


Original pastel from life. 


James McClurg. 

Was born in Hampton, Va.,in 1747; died in Richmond July 9, 1825. 
Noted physician and Revolutionary patriot. Member of the Federal Con- 
stitutional Convention. 


Original pastel from life. 


Portrait from Life (probably John Mason). 
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GILBERT STUART 


Was born in Narragansett, R. I., December 3, 1775; died in Boston, 
Mass., July 27, 1828. Studied under Benj. West, when he returned 
to the United States and became the greatest American portrait 
painter of his time and influenced all his contemporaries. He 
painted nearly all the prominent Americans of his time, his most 
distinguished sitter being George Washington. 


Portrait of Hall Harrison. 
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Hall Harrisson’s grandfather was born in Appleby, Westmoreland County, 
England. His father, John Harrisson, came to Easton Falls, Maryland, and 
was au officer in the Revolutionary War, from Cambridge, Maryland. At 
his death, his widow (Paul Harrisson’s mother), married Judge Commett 
Bullitt. The Harrisson portrait went down to his mother’s end of the 
family, remaining in the old homestead on Harrisson Street (named after 
hint) and Dover Street, which was built over one hundred years ago. 
There is mention of the portrait in Volume X, page 376, of the Maryland 
Historical Society Report, which speaks of the inscription on the back. He 
weut to visit his relatives in Appleby, England. In 1802 he was connected 
with the bank in Haston. Two years later he began business in Baltimore. 
The business was very successful, and was continued after his death by his 
son, who was President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1856. His 


_great-great-grandchildren are: Mrs. George Harrisson Jackson and Mrs, 


Stuart Symington. The portrait of Paul Harrisson has never been out of the 
possession of the family. This is the only known portrait of this size by 
Gilbert Stuart. 


George Washington. 
Sieere-r 13. 


On the back ts inscribed “ Painted for Charles R. Ingersoll. 
Gilbert Stuart.” This painting, which ts about one-third life-size, 
was cleaned by the late Mr. Wilkinson, the well-known restorer, 
who informed the owner that there was not the slightest doubt but 
that it was painted by Gilbert Stuart. It 1s on paper, mounted on 
heavy linen, and the inscription asoriginally written, is on the back. 
Tt is really a beautiful portrait and worth the close attention of 
cOnNOLSSeUrs. 


Stuart, Gilbert. America’s Master Portrait Painter, A.L.S. 
3 pages, 4to. Washington, May 15, 1804. To Edward Stow, 
with address. Stained and damaged on outer margin. 

This is the second letter of Stuart's that has come under my 
observation in fifty years. UEXCESSIVELY RARE. 

‘‘T received yours of the first of May. I did not answer it, because I am 
unwilling to give you the trouble and expense of an idle letter; allow me 
now however to express my warmest thanks for the prompt and kind man- 
ner with which you performed my request. 


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Enclosed I send you a hundred dollars and tomorrow I shall enclose a 
hundred more and the day after another hundred. The note to Franks is 
216. Do with interest the debt to Messrs. Boller & Jordan * * * so that 
this sum is more than sufficient for these debts—as I miust insist on the de- 
ducting one hundred dollars which is the price of the head of Washington 
which has been spoiled by Franks making a hole through it. Should any 
difficulty arise on this subject, Mrs. Dallas or Mr. Hopkinson will I am 
certain give you their advice cheerfully on my account. I must beg of you 
to make my best thanks to Messrs. Boller & Jordan for their kind indul- 
gence to me, until I can have an opportunity myself to do it personally. 

Nothing could have given us more surprise and concern than to find 
that any censure should reach so sincere and disinterested a Friend asI — 
have on all occasions found you; but I feel the utmost indignation that 
there should be found a being so base and so impudent as to attack the 
character of my Friend in the most tender point ; and to make one an in- 
strument for such a purpose. Truth my dear Friend is simple but power- 
ful; and I know no way to repel so infamous an attack ; as by stating it. 

First then—I never did (until the present nionient) direct to you or to 
your care any letters containing money for the use of my family nor for any 
other purpose. I never had and I trust I never shall have any other reason: 
for not doing so, than an unwillingness to give you trouble that these were 
three letters of which obtained no account for many weeks containing mo- 
ney, forty (?) dollars each, they were directed to Mrs. Stuart at Bordenton 
but they never reached the Post office which is about two miles from my 
lodging. The weather being severe the idle rascal who I had entrusted 
them with had concealed them in his own box. Thus Sir I hope I have 
removed entirely every thing that could give either of us uneasiness and 


beg permission to subscribe myself with unshaken esteem and affection, 
Your most obliged.”’ 


THOMAS SULLY 


George Frederick Cook. 


Water-color sketch from life, full length, about 1811. The 


life-size portrait of Cook as Richard the Third ts in the Academy 
of Fine Arts. 


Queen Victoria. 
Sketch in water-color of his celebrated portrait. 


Alfred and Blanch Sully. 
Original sketch in water-color from life. 


The Musicians. 
Sketch in water-color from the noted painting by Domentchino. 


Rebecca. 


Original sketch in water-color trom his painting of Rebecca at 
the Tower Window (Scott's Ivanhoe). 


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Original sketch in water-color. 


BAO. 123 Portrait of Himself. 
Sizé 6% x 9. 


Original oil portrait at the age of 8o. 
B 0). 124 Head of a Little Boy. 
Size 8 x 10%. 


In oil, Possibly his son Alfred. 


e iS 125 Portrait of a Lady. 
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e Oil. On the reverse a sketch of the Washington Grays, used 
: in the background of his large painting of Genl. Lafayette, painted 
= wn 1824. 

4 4B o 126 Portrait of a Young Lady. Three-quarter length. 

 . 9126 9 4 12. 


Composition sketch tn oil. 


a 127. Thos. Sully as a Young Man. 
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a coe yA 128 Full-length Portrait of a Child. 
secs ser 70. 
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JOHN VANDERLYN 


Was born in Kingston, N. Y., Oct. 15, 1775; died there Sept. 24, 
1852. Studied under Gilbert Stuart, he soon rose to prominence as 
a portrait painter as well as of historical subjects, his ability was 
recognized both here and abroad. 


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Sezé 10 x 12. 

In ol. Original from life of the celebrated tragedian and 
father of Edwin Booth, 


GEORGE WILCOX 


/ ul. 130 Matthew Baldwin. 


Size lI x17, 


28 


WASHINGTON RELICS 


From the Estate of Dr. David Stuart, the Personal 
Friend of General Washington, who Remem- 
bered him in his Will. 


CHARLES WILLSON PEALE 


Was born at Chestertown, Maryland, April 16, 1741; died in Phila- 
delphia February 22, 1827. Studied under John Singleton Copley 
and Benjamin West. Attained a high reputation as a miniaturist 
and painter of portraits in oil. Enjoyed the distinction of having 
painted the first portrait of Washingtohn. 


S 7 OC - 131 George Washington. (ph rz) bre} end om / p 


126 F IT-16 x I 6-16, 


On wory, in the original gold frame, as a locket or breastpin. 
In the original morocco case. 


Jk. re lore 
The portrait represents.Washington in uniform, with the blue 


silk band of the “ Cincinnati’ across the breast; the head 1s 
slightly to the left. Shortly after the termination of the Revolu- 
tionary War Mrs. Martha Washington deputised Charles Willson 
Peale to paint the portrait of General Washington for a locket she 
wished to present to her very dear friend, the daughter of Dr. David 
Stuart. Peale accordingly visited Mount Vernon for that purpose, 
and Washington gave lim a sitting (Tradition says that he sat on 
a small wooden box while Peale made the sketch), and this portratt 
as the result. A more beautiful relic of this GREATEST OF MEN 
could not be had, as tt carries with it the close personality of the 
general and that of his beloved wife Martha, as well as being a 
gift from both to thew lovely and gifted young friend, the daughter 
of thetr old friend Dr. David Stuart. 


The family history of the portrait is, that the miniature was 
painted at the request of Martha Washington for the daughter of 
Dr. David Stuart, Rosalie Eugenia Stuart. Dr. David Stuart 
was the lifelong friend of Washington and married the widow of 
Mrs. Washington's son, John Parke Custis. She was Eleanor Cal- 
vert before her marriage to John Parke Custis. Her daughter, 
Rosalie Eugenia Stuart, married a Mr. Webster, and she gave the 
miniature to her nephew, Sholto Tuberville Stuart, who gave tt to 
iis wife, bearing the same name, Rosahe Eugene Stuart. Dr. 
David Stuart was the great-grandfather of the present owner, 
Mrs. Caroline Calvert Davis Stuart. An affidavit as to the above 
facts will be given the purchaser. 


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WASHINGTON’S FIELD GLASS OR TELESCOPE 


Brass Field-Glass or Telescope. Made by Whitford of L.on- 
don, with three adjustable brass feet for sitting on a table or 
stand. In the original mahogany case. 


This interesting relic was used by General Washington in sur- 
veying land. It has a screw in the bottom, to which a tripod can 
be adjusted for field work. It ts fair to presume that Washington 
used this identical instrument when a young man in making sur- 
veys for Lord Fairfax, his patron and friend, and tt was with this 
instrument he surveyed his Mount Vernon estate. At his death, 
the general bequeathed tt to his friend, Dr. David Stuart, and it 
has engraved upon it this clause from Washington's will: “To 
Dr. David Stuart T give my Telescope. Ext. Washington's will.” 
This 1s no doubt one of the most interesting relics of this great man 
tn existence, as it ts associated with him in his early life, when he 
little thought he would be called upon to render the service to his 
country which made him the greatest man in history. Tt has come 
down by direct inheritance from the estate of Dr. David Stuart to 
the present owner, Mr. George Calvert Stuart of Virginia. An 
affidavit as to the above facts will be given the purchaser. 


WASHINGTON’S POCKET SHAVING CASE 


A Pocket Shaving Case, consisting of two razors, hone, strop, 
brush, comb and mirror, in a morocco case, showing consider- 
wear-and-tear. 

This shaving case was used by Genl. Washington during the 
Revolutionary war. It was always carried by him from camp to 
camp, and rendered him service at Trenton, Princeton, Valley 
Forge, Yorktown, and all the other important places he visited 
during lus military life. It shows considerable wear from much 
usage. It was bequeathed by the General to hus old and dear 
friend Dr. David Stuart, who has written on a picce of paper 
attached to the case the following: “This camp shaving case 
was used through the War of Independence by Washington, as 
General-in-Chief of America (U. S. A.) 1776, and given to his 
connection, Dr. David Stuart of Virginia, as he had used tt, pre- 
served with sacred care from age to age as a relic of the great and 
good, the Father of his Country.” It was inherited in direct de- 
scent from the estate of Dr. David Stuart by the present owner, 
Richard Henry Stuart of Virginia, who has also written on a piece 
of paper attached: “This shaving case was uesd by Genl. Wash- 
ington during the Revolutionary war, 1776, given by him to his 
friend & connection, Dr. David Stuart of Virginia, & now owned 
by his Great Grandson, Richard Henry Stuart, Jr., of Virginia.” 
An affidavit as to the above fact will be given the purchaser. 


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TWO MOUNT VERNON WASHINGTON CHAIRS 


134 Two Mahogany Chippendale Chairs. The top rail is neatly 


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carved, as also the ends. The splats are plain open work, cab- 
riole legs, terminating in bird’s claw and ball feet, with remova- 
ble seats, upholstered in modern blue silk brocatelle. 


These are two of eight chairs which General Washington had tn 


his dining-room at Mount Vernon. They were brought from Mount 
Vernon by Mrs. Abigail McLean, of Wilmington, Delaware, before 
the Civil war, and before the regents, now tn charge of the Mount 
Vernon property, took charge of tt. Miss McLean purchased the whole 
of the eight chairs, four of which she parted with to her grandfather, 


Daniel Lammot. An affidavit as to the above fact will be given the 


purchaser. Its seldom an opportunity ts offered to purchase furniture 


which belonged to Washington, and especially which was used at Mount 


Vernon, and besides this they are extra fine specimens of the Chippen- 
dale period. 


ENGRAVED PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON 


General Washington. Late President of the United States. 
General of the American Armies, 1775; resigned the command 
1783. Elected President of the United States 1789; re-elected 
1793; resigned 1797; died 1799. Mezzottnto, colored by hand. 
Bust to left, in uniform. Oval, with border cut off at sides, top 
and bottom, and extended at corners to rectangle. Hart 8o0ta, 
Heighth 12 3-8//, width 9 6-8//. 


Excessively rare, lacking «a portion of the title, “ General Wash- 
ington, late President of the United States.’’ 


General Washington. Late President of the American Con- 
gress. London: Published Septt 7, 1797, by G. Thompson, 
No. 50, Old Bailey, and I. Evans, No. 42, Long Lane, Wt. 
Smithfield. Megzotinto, colored by hand. Whole length, 
standing, in uniform, at entrance to a marquee overhung by a 
tree. The right hand, gloved, thrust into waistcoat at breast. 
In left hand an open scroll, lettered ‘‘ Declaration of Indepen- 
dence.”” To right a camp-stool, upon which area spy-glass, a 
scroll anda cocked hat. In left distance a river and an encamp- 
ment. Hart, No. 36. Height 13//, width 9 11-12//. 


General Washington, Father and Protector of America. Full 
length, to right, standing on a balcony, right arm extended, left 
arm bent and hand resting on the hip, stone pillars to the right, a 
curtain in the background. Mezzotinto. Carson number. 


Only known copy of the state plate. Carson’s copy of the 2d state 
plate sold for $375. 


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as 138- Gold Breast Pin. Containing a very small portrait of Wash- 
a, : ton (%// x 3%//), engraved in stipple after Stuart, head to left. 
ir This portrait was engraved and worn at the time of Washington’ s 
funeral. Axcesstvely rare. 


. 139 Rev. Joseph Pilmore. Painted and engraved by C. W. Peale, 
1787. Oval mezzotinto. Heighth 6//, width 4 11-12//. 


ORIENTAL CARPETS 


Estate of the Late DR. WILLIAM F. NORRIS 
of Philadelphia. 


140° Agra Carpet. Size 26/ 6// x 14//. 
tS Very heavy pattern. 


141 Persian Carpet. Size 16/ 3// x 6/ 4//. 
7 Very artistic, beautiful pattern. 


142 Agra Carpet. Size 16/ 2// x 10/ 8//. 
Very heavy light artiste center with dark border. 


143 Persian Rug. Size 16/ 9// x 6/. 
| Very heavy, beautiful color. 


144 Persian Carpet. 13/ x 11/. 
Very intricate pattern and dark coloring. 


7185 145 Agra Carpet. ‘ral 8// x g/ 2//. 
Beautiful pattern and bright coloring. 


146 Agra Carpet. Size 17/ 10// x 14/ 2//. 
Very heavy dark Moorish pattern. 


147 Agra Carpet. Size 16/ x 11] 3//. 
Palm leaf pattern with heavy border. 


148 Persian Carpet. Size 12/ x 18/. 
Extra heavy, unusually bright color design. 


i149 Antique Patchwork Bedspread. 
~ Ornamented with floral designs in colored chintz. 


_— JO 150 Antique Patchwork Bedspread. 

Ornamented with floral designs in colored chintz. These two 
bedspreads came from the Manor of Masks, now Culp’s Hill, the 
Colonial Home of Dr. Norris. 


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